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Useful hints for deep-frying
∙ Do not overfi ll the frying basket; otherwise
the temperature of the oil or fat will drop
and subsequently cause the food to
absorb an excessive amount of oil or fat.
The food should be allowed to fl oat freely
without the pieces touching each other.
∙ To prevent the oil or fat from frothing up,
make sure that the food is thoroughly
dried. Moisture reduces the life-span of
frying oil or fat.
∙ When deep-frying frozen food, it is
important to shake off any loose ice
crystals.
∙ Deep-frozen or partly frozen food should
be briefl y inserted into the hot oil or fat
once or twice before the actual process.
∙ To prevent the oil or fat from frothing
over, the frying basket should be lowered
slowly and cautiously into the hot oil or
fat.
∙ For good results, the right temperature
setting is a decisive factor when deep-
frying. If the oil or fat is not suffi ciently
hot, the food may take in too much oil or
fat. It is therefore best to insert the food
basket only once the heating-up period
is complete and the pre-set temperature
level has been reached. However, if the
oil or fat is too hot, an outer crust will be
built up too fast while the inner part of the
food remains uncooked.
∙ When using battered food, make sure that
the batter is fi rmly attached to the food
and all excess fl our is removed.
∙ Much-used oil or fat is readily
recognisable as it is viscous and darker
in colour, gives off an unpleasant smell or
tends to foam.
∙ Old oil or fat (or oil containing a residue of
particles from earlier use) is infl ammable
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and tends to ignite easily. It is therefore best
to change the oil or fat after it has been
used three or four times, bearing in mind
that its life-span depends mainly on the kind
and quantity of food fried.
∙ The life span can be extended by fi ltering
the frying oil or fat after each cycle of use.
∙ The quality of much-used oil or fat cannot
be improved by mixing with fresh oil. The
fresh oil or fat would also be spoilt after a
short while.
∙ The frying oil or fat may be stored inside
the deep fryer if the unit is kept closed
and kept in a cool place.
Health-conscious deep-frying
For nutritious, healthy deep-frying we
recommend using a temperature setting of
no higher than 175 °C when deep-frying
amylaceous food, i.e. food with a higher-than-
average starch content. With a reduced frying
temperature, and with an equally reduced
amount of food in the frying basket, the
build-up of substances detrimental to health is
reduced to a minimum.
Cleaning and care
∙ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the appliance or its power cord with
water and do not immerse them in water.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
∙ To remove the oil from the frying
container, wait until it has cooled down
suffi ciently but is still liquid, and then use
a soup ladle to transfer it carefully into
a suitable, heat-resistant container. The
oil can be fi ltered by pouring it through